Toronto Plane Crash
What caused Delta Flight 4819 to roll over during the crash landing in Toronto?
According to NBC News aviation analyst John Cox, the detachment of the right wing from the aircraft was the critical factor that caused the plane to roll over. The cockpit video, captured from another plane, reveals this crucial moment when the right wing separated from the aircraft upon impact with the runway. This video evidence clearly shows how the loss of the wing's stability directly led to the aircraft's roll, despite which all 80 passengers survived the dramatic incident with only 21 requiring hospital treatment.
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NBC News
00:14 - 00:32
What was incorrect about Senator Chuck Schumer's blame of President Trump for a plane crash in Canada?
Senator Schumer's accusation was inappropriate because the plane crash occurred in Canadian airspace and was overseen by Canadian air traffic controllers, not U.S. authorities. Furthermore, the investigation into the crash's cause was still underway, with no determination whether it resulted from equipment failure, weather conditions, or pilot error. Despite Schumer claiming Trump's administration let go of FAA safety specialists, no air traffic controllers had actually been terminated under the current administration. Making such accusations before an investigation concluded was deemed irresponsible.
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Fox News
18:07 - 19:05
How is Delta Airlines addressing passenger concerns after the Toronto runway incident?
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian is reassuring travelers about air safety following an incident where a Delta flight flipped upside down on a Toronto runway. He emphasized that all passengers survived due to the flight crew's extensive training and the rapid emergency response deployed after the crash. Despite recent turbulence in the airline industry, Bastian maintains that air travel remains the safest mode of transportation. The incident occurred during critical weather conditions and is currently under investigation.
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CBS News
20:15 - 20:23